Seduced by My Childhood Sweetheart’s Brother
Chapter 33

33- Sharing and staring

The car has barely stopped moving when I climb out. Bellamy follows me but once agam I refuse totake his arm. I make my way up the stairs on my own although Bellamy still follows* close behind me. Iignore him. Waiting by my door is Shaun. My new guard for the evening. I greet him and unlock mydoor. I step inside then turn and stop, standing in the doorway so Bellamy can’t follow

“I’d invite you in but I am apparently not intelligent enough to make decisions about these things. Mytone is falsely polite but I’m sure Shaum can tell that. Oh well, I fumble with purse and pull out thirtydollars. I thrust the cash into Bellamy’s chest. He catches some of it but a couple notes fall to theground.

“For my share of dinner.” I then step back and slam the door shut in his face, locking it behind me. Ipause to take a few deep breaths. I can hear Bellamy talking through the door, but not to m

“Unless it is for the sake of her safety, you are not to enter her home, even if she invites you.” Heorders.

“As you say Alpha Kane.” Shaun replies formally. I want to scream. How dare he? I throw my stuff ontothe table and head into the kitchen area where two plates of cookies await me as well as a note.

Thankyou so much for helping with Logan today, I definitely owe you one. Please pass my thanks on toyour Shifter friend along with his share of the cookies.

Thankyou again,

Maggie.

Feeling irritated, I grab the plate of chocolate chip cookies and take it to my room. My bed is freshlymade and waiting for me. I quickly change into my unicorn pyjamas and climb in under the blankets. I

settle in to watch Netflix for a bit while I eat my cookies and try and forget the general stupidity of men.Or at least of one man in particular. My relaxation doesn’t last long because I get a text. It’s fromMegan.

Megan- Did you and Bels fight? He’s been in a rotten mood since he got home. I know he sIM you, Ican smell it.

Ryann- In the nicest way possible I have to tell you that is kinda creepy. But ves we did fight I thoughtyou said that letting him protect me would make him LESS bossy

overbearing??? —

Megan–Usually it would. There must be something else bothering

Ryann- I guess so.

Ryann- What time do you want me to come tomorrow?

Megan- Come in the morning whenever you’re ready. I’m thinking we should have a girls only spa day.We can treat ourselves before we get all doiled up for my party.

Ryann- Okay, I’ll see you in the morning.

I chuck the phone to the end of my bed. I glance at the plane off cookies beside me and grimace. I’veeaten way too many. That sort off explains why my stomach feels off and why I’m having troublerelaxing. Too much sugar probably.. I dug myself out from under my blankets and grab the remainingcookies. I take them to the kitchen and put them in a plastic container. I’m about to cover it up when Iremember that Shram is still standing outside. I transfer a couple onto a plate before covering the rest. Ithen head to the front door. Whem I open it. Shaun immediately turns to face me.

“I was going to ask if you were planning on going somewhere but based on your outfit I’m thinking no.”He smiles at me and I laug

“Are you dissing my unicorns.” I demand. The simater his head with a serious expression.

“Of course not Miss Gale. Just motting your lack off shoes. Obviously.” I all my eyes at him.

“Oh of course.” I respond sarcastically.

“Well, I actually came to bring you a smack.” I hold up the plate of cookies. His expression

lights up.

“Thanks.” He barely manages to get the word out before shoving the first cookie in his mouth. I have totry not to giggle.

“You should just come ins-” Shaun cuts me off.

“I can’t come in, Alpha Kane would kill me.” He gives me an apologetic smile. I cross my arms. acrossmy chest, annoyed and glare at him.

“But he’s being ridiculous. It’s my home. I should be able to invite people in if I want to.” I complain. Hehold his hands up in the universal gesture for ‘hey, chill out,”

“Look, I can’t say I understand his reasoning, but he’s my Alpha and my boss. I can’t afford to getmyself in trouble. We can’t all get away with slamming the door in his face.” I pout, annoyed. A breezeblows past and I shiver slightly. It’s not exactly cold, but my pyjamas aren’t really designed to be wornoutside either. Shaun notices my discomfort.

“You should head back inside.” he suggests. I kinda wanted to take the chance to test my dominanceor whatever like Bellamy mentioned earlier, I didn’t exactly give him a chance to bring it up again. I

think it would be less awkward without him hovering anyway. I leave the door open as I head back in.

“Just a sec, I’ll be right back.” I call out as I head to my room. I chuck on my slippers and replace my fluffydressing gown and slip it on, tying it loosely around my waist. Now I should be warm enough. Shaun isstanding in the doorway peering inside curiously. It doesn’t escape me how careful he is not to pass thethreshold though. Bellamy is so annoying. I step outside. with Shaun.

“You really don’t need to hang around out here Miss Gale, I’m really fine out here by myself.” I shrug.

“I’m bored. Besides, I was hoping you could help me test something.” Shaun raises an

eyebrow.

“Now I’m curious. As long as it doesn’t interfere with my guard duties I’ll be happy to help.” Heresponds cheerfully. I decide to just go for it.

“During dinner, Bellamy and I ran into another Shifter. The woman was rude and annoyed met

33 Sharing and staring

and so I basically made her back off. Bellamy suspects that because of it I may actually bet quitedominant which would explain a bunch of other problems I’ve had throughout my life with peoplestruggling to meet my eyes. I wanted to test that theory. He said he doesn’t have an issue with my eyesand Megan doesn’t either. But pretty much everyone else I meet seems to.” I explain.

“So you want to see if I can hold eye contact with you?” he predicts my request. I nod. He shrugs.

“Sure, why not. I’m not very dominant when compared to Alpha Kane, but I’m no pushover. Let’s give ita go.” He smiles at me. I’m kinda nervous. I hate making eye contact most of the time. I tend to only do

it when I’m really comfortable or really annoyed.

“So what am I meant to do exactly?” Shaun laughs.

“Just pretend it’s a staring contest, although you are allowed to blink I suppose. The first person to lookaway loses.” He explains.

“Then why look away?” I question.

“It’s instinctive for Shifters to submit to those who are more dominant. If you are more dominant I’ll lookaway naturally. I’m not sure if it works the same for you but there’s no harm in testing.” I take a deepbreath.

“Okay.” I look up at him so I can properly meet his eyes. It feels a little ridiculous, he is much. taller thanme so I have to adjust my position to be more comfortable. The moment our eyes. meet, Shaun’s gowide. I try not to look away as I usually do. I know I’m making him. uncomfortable, great. I only justhave time to note that Shaun has green eyes with yellow. flecks when he flinches slightly and drops hisgaze to the floor.